First Watch

Qahwah House is hands down one of the best spots for coffee and dessert. Their Adeni tea is…read moreabsolutely delicious--rich, aromatic, perfectly spiced, and made with incredible flavor in every sip. It's the kind of drink that keeps you coming back. Their desserts are just as impressive. The banana pudding is creamy, fresh, and perfectly balanced. The crème brûlée is smooth and decadent with that perfect caramelized top, and the tiramisu is light, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. Every item tastes fresh and made with care. Their customer service is spectacular , even the music is all apart of an enjoyable time. The quality, flavor, and experience at Qahwah House are top notch definitely recommend them .

I love love love Qah Wah House. The coffee and espresso is outstanding and the staff is so friendly…read moreand courteous. BUT what is up with the owner keeping the tips if you pay and include a tip on your credit card?!?!!! That is outrageous and just plain WRONG! Tips should go to the server who received them, or at least to the staff working that day! Now I try to remember to bring cash for the top jar, but I am beyond disgusted to know that the QahWah house owner takes the tips paid via card. Not cool at all!

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Blackberry Market

4.3(88 reviews)

0.9 mi

Had a great brunch at Blackberry Market. This place features a to-go market with freshly prepared…read morefood as well as breakfast/lunch specialities and a coffee shop with fresh pastries. The coffee is very strong and very robust. Walk up to the counter and order to go or dine in. Space is comfortable and clean. Nice washrooms. Give this place a try and see if you can find a new to-go favorite.

We ordered a sandwich and it was super expensive like $17 we split it. It tasted OK but for 17 I…read moreexpect perfect. And maybe a side It took about half an hour to make that sandwich This is like a Panera, but without the words, Panera. Or the free chips We will not return

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Iced tea at the coffee bar

Casa De Crepes

4.6(119 reviews)

0.5 mi

This restaurant had delicious strawberry crepes and I ordered an iced latte with marshmallows…read moreflavoring - it was amazing! There is indoor and outdoor seating with a good amount of parking. The service was excellent and I loved the decor. Perfect to go by yourself or with friends and family.

Most consistent restaurant that I have been to in a long time. The customer service is still top…read moretier. The food is really good and filling. Excellent portions for the cost. The specialty coffee is something that they do well. From the Americanos to the matcha and cold brew they are all great.

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Ellie's Coffee Bar

3.4(10 reviews)

0.8 mi

It's a decent place but we were looking for a coffee shop. The man at the desk said after being…read moreasked if there was coffee selections, "we only have black coffee. We've have these machines and have had them for a while but no one knows how to use them" . "All we have is regular coffee". While I don't blame anyone for not having a fancy coffee area, when your looking for coffee and the map says the closet is "Ellie's Coffee", it was very disappointing to not have what you thought, by the name, any other coffee but "black". All I'm saying is the Name of the place is deceiving cus it's not a coffee bar but rather, just a bar.

Last month while roaming around oak brook, I was looking for a cafe and saw this online…read more From outside it looks an average cafe but interiors are really good. This place has recently opened and the lady at the bar made sure that good care of everyone was taken. She did a nice explanation on stuff she has and gave a lot of options in beverages to choose from. This place is open till midnight and has slots to enjoy over a cup of coffee or a beer and well coffee is free if you opt for slots. So surely worth to try over the weekend with friends.

Excellent coffee and desserts!

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Sweet Reserve

4.4(152 reviews)

1.9 mi

The chai is good A lot of times it takes them a while to…read moremake it Sweets are average and always the same Great inside Good customer service 2.5/5

I come here at least once a week!…read more I'm obsessed with how cute the place is and their amazing biscoff chai latte! I don't remember her game but the barista is always so sweet to me and she always makes my drink perfectly even when I ask her to make a cold foam she's never made before! I do feel is a little pricey when it comes to the bakery and sweet items but they are very tasty so when I have a great day I reward myself with one of their cake jars or mini cheesecakes and those are also amazing!

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Filli Cafe

4.6(18 reviews)

1.1 mi

Ambiance is nice we visited at 12:30pm on a Monday. Great time to sit & enjoy meal with friends…read more Most business was on line pick up so in & out happy hungry people. Food we split papri chaat yummy, Kashmiri chai good, chicken toast was not my favorite it comes with meat chopped up. Plain fries were hot & tasty. Female order taker niqabi a suggestion please , she needs to kindly speak louder even in empty restaurant myself & my friend could not hear her explanation on some items we were inquiring on.

When to Filli for light lunch yesterday with friends. Ordered Club Sandwitch and split it with two…read moreof us. The other ordered beef burger - which was very good. The Sandwitch was excellent and more than a meal for two of us. The fries were soft inside and crispy on the our side - just correctly seasoned and their KaraK Chai was out of this world. The lady taking orders was very good and even got worker to our table, Great service. Though the place is large but humming with folks and quite a few were taking their ordered food with them I will go there again on a heart beat

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MOTW Coffee

4.4(66 reviews)

3.7 mi

Friendly, brite, clean, and delicious! I especially like their chai tea. It can get crowded on…read moreschool holidays!

Great coffee shop experience. Quick, high-quality drinks. Friendly, attentive staff. Free wi-fi and…read moreplenty of seating also make this a great place for the WFH folks.

Yemeni chai

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Prayer room

Stella's Place

4.0(2 reviews)

0.2 mi

I come here now because my favorite staff member (Kevin) is no longer at the westchester location…read more This staff is ok. I miss going to a place closer to home but I will never go back to westchester as long as Kevin is not there, the rest of the staff is HORRIBLE!! The WORST being the manager from (I think)from Wyoming. If oak brook keeps up the good work this will be my and my friends place to go

This is a wonderful place to go and relax and play some slots. I first visited yesterday and went…read moreback twice. The server Vicky was just perfect. I never had to ask for a refill she was on the ball taking care of everything. I will go back soon. Love the comfort zone of the place and the appetizers were as amazing as the server.

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Beatrix

4.0(619 reviews)

1.1 mi

Reservations recommended here because of crowds. I met a friend for happy hour/dinner. They have a…read morelot of drinks and appetizers as well as beef and vegetarian burger on menu. I had a margarita on happy hour menu and it was tasty. For my entree, I got the chicken enchiladas. They were presented very nicely and very flavorful. Since they are known for the caramel pie, I got a slice of that as well. Tasted like caramel candy with the texture similar to pumpkin pie. Service was friendly. I hear their brunch is also amazing as well.

Not the experience I was expecting. I had high hopes and unfortunately everything fell short. The…read morehost was not accommodating at all. I requested our group to be placed in a corner since we were dining in with 2 kids and an infant who would be sitting in a stroller. She had said they were fully booked and a different party needed the table I was eyeing since they would be coming in with 3 strollers. I was there from 9am-11am on a Friday and it was not packed nor did a family use the table I wanted while I was there. No one came in with 3 strollers either. Aside from that, I was trying to be helpful so the stroller wouldn't get in the way of customers and wait staff. The host basically made it harder for them, not me. I started with the hazelnut oat mocha and this was delicious. This was the highlight of my time there. For food I tried the Shakshouka and it was not good. The pouched eggs were not cooked. From my pictures - it looks like the eggs were cracked in the dish and the chef called it a day. I didn't chance eating it, I ate the pita it came with and left very hungry. I'm giving Beatrix a generous 2 due to the space being beautiful and my latte being great. Unfortunately this is not a spot I'll be returning to.

Seated at the bar as we were walk-ins on a busy Saturday morning

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CFS Coffee

3.7(85 reviews)

2.1 mi

Unfortunately my experience here was not the best. I'm surprised since the place was packed the…read moreentire time and I don't understand why. Service was awfully slow. Probably the slowest I've had at a coffee shop. It took over an hour for my latte to be ready. The pastries then took an additional 20 minutes after that. They also got my friend's pastry order wrong so she had to wait even longer. Additionally it was extremely hot inside the cafe. Most people were complaining about how toasty it was. I did feel the AC kick in maybe 5 mins prior to leaving. I tried a seasonal drink - Ube latte. I didn't taste the Ube at all, + I didn't taste any type of the espresso. It just tasted like milk. For the pastries I tried the guava pastry and a cheese empanada. Both were bland and underwhelming. CFS is pricey - the quality, service, and atmosphere did not live up to how expensive it is.

Came to CFS Coffee For The Soul and honestly the place just feels good when you walk in. Colombian…read morecoffee vibes, cool stuff on the walls, kinda makes you look around for a minute. Staff was really friendly too, didn't feel rushed or anything. I ordered the hot chocolate and... wow. First thing, the size. I've never seen a cup that big at a coffee shop. Pretty sure it healed my soul right away. Taste wise, super smooth. Nice and hot. Had light cinnamon notes that show up after a sip. Not overly sweet either, which I liked. Creamy texture, almost like melted chocolate but lighter. They even did latte art on top and served it in this artisan cup. Looked way too nice for something I was about to destroy in five minutes. Came for chocolate, left spiritually repaired. Honestly might come back next time my soul needs maintenance.

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W. Robert D.

5 months ago

Had an absolutely legendary breakfast at First Watch, and I'm still thinking about it like it was a life milestone. First off -- shoutout to Sabrina, who might be one of the friendliest humans to ever exist. I'm pretty sure if I asked her what the meaning of life was, she'd smile and say, "Let me check on that for you," and come back with an answer and a fresh coffee refill. Just an absolute pro who makes you feel like a regular even if it's your first time. Now let's talk about the food... Biscuits and gravy. WOW. This wasn't breakfast -- this was a warm, gravy-covered hug from the Midwest. Perfectly fluffy biscuits, rich gravy... I almost stood up and applauded. I didn't, but it was close. And then... the cage-free eggs. You can TASTE the freedom. These chickens clearly had hobbies, dreams, maybe even a 401(k). These weren't your average eggs -- these were eggs that had seen the world. Probably took a gap year. And I have to mention the real tomato ketchup. Not that mystery bottle stuff -- I'm talking the good, legit kind. I felt like Clark Griswold proudly announcing "real tomato ketchup..." and then Cousin Eddie chiming in with "nothing but the best." And honestly? He's right. Between Sabrina's top-tier service, the life-changing biscuits and gravy, and eggs that clearly lived better lives than most of us, this place is an easy five stars. Pro tip: Come hungry, trust Sabrina, and respect the eggs -- they've earned it. read more

Nathaniel J.

4 years ago

Yesterday I had an amazing experience at First Watch for lunch we went & from the host stand with a kind & professional host by the name of Rodney escorted us to our table. The food we ordered was so delicious & the presentation was appealing as well! I had the morning meditation juice that was filled with healthy things like Tumeric,, orange, lemon, organic ginger, agave nectar & beet! It was taking a glass healthiness & antioxidants down my body! And I ordered the superfood kale salad. It was so scrumptious. The ambiance & seating is really nice, clean restrooms. And my guide through this dynamic experience was Andre who served us so incredibly well! Andre anticipated our needs & exceeded our expectations! This young man has an incredible future in the service industry. I highly recommend you visit this place. Great menu selections for a variety of dietary needs here! You must come try it! You will be returning! read more

Michael S.

5 years ago

Been here a couple times before and it's always been stellar, this time we ordered Togo and i was pretty blown away yesterday. The woman helping us said her name was Mo, and she was such a friendly, upbeat and attentive helper and we were just doing Togo! We had a large order with a lot of modifiers and she went through and verified they were all perfect!! She had about a dozen bags she was juggling from other orders but was so organized and professional about the whole experience I'm not surprised everything was correct in the order. AND the restaurant had a line out the door to top it off but they still took the time to make sure i was taken care of even though it was just a Togo. This team here is really something! Whoever is running this place is doing something really right. Also the food was killer!!! read more

Bobby B.

4 years ago

I haven't been so amused with a restaurant before in my life. I think I had the best experience eating. The coffee was superb. It was so awesome that I can come back again and again. One of the best restaurants that I have tried. Very mouth-watery. Definitely, a place to relax and feel at home. The staffs were so friendly and very accommodating. They were very attentive in every detail that I gave them. They respect privacy of every customer. Very cozy and the food will never disappoint you. The place is very clean and follow health standards, since it's pandemic. The overall service was excellent. I am a very satisfied customer and I will recommend this to all of my friends. Especially those who are looking for relaxing place and great ambience. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dig in! read more

Sarah B.

4 years ago

Wow! That's a great restaurant. I haven't been so amused with a restaurant before in my life. With great food, especially for breakfast, and many more delicious food, this is worth your money. I think I had the best experience and feeling while eating my breakfast. It was so awesome that I can come back again and again. The staffs were so friendly and very accommodating. They were very attentive in every detail that I gave them. They respect privacy of every customer. Very cozy and the food will never disappoint you. The place is very clean and follow health standards, since it's pandemic. The overall service was excellent. I am a very satisfied customer and I will recommend First Watch to all of my friends. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dig in! read more

Eric G.

145

4 years ago

My son and I stopped here on the way back to Iowa from a short overnight in downtown Chicago around mid-January 2022. When Chicago was masking, this area of the metro wasn't. Very nice. The service was great, the food was excellent, and the prices were reasonable. It's actually one of the main things that has me considering another weekend trip to the area. We'll done. read more

Josie F.

5 years ago

This is definitely my new go-to bunch place! The space is beautiful and the food was immaculate! The serving sizes of the food were perfect! Our server Maria was the absolute best. Maria was very attentive and overall an absolute sweetheart. Outstanding service! She was the cherry on top of our great experience at First Watch. read more

Pepe S.

5 years ago

This place is amazing! Service was very fast and the staff was so polite!! One of the managers, think he said his name was Vince, was beyond helpful! They were pretty busy but he went out of his way to make sure we were comfortable and all our needs were met. We'll be back because of him and of course, the amazing food read more

Marie B.

5 years ago

Favorite breakfast spot get the waffles with extra Berry strawberry drizzling and whipped cream. We get those for our baby as well. Extra fresh berries on the side. Me and my husband can be omelettes with spinach veggies protein if you want fresh OJ on the side always super fresh and very clean restaurant great staff. read more

Janet F.

4 years ago

Very disappointing in our Sunday visit. The wait was extremely long and guest who came in afterwards were seated way before us. The host said he was waiting for a 2 top which couldn't be true as several party of twos were seated prior to us and yes they came in after us!! My advice do not come on a Sunday!! read more

Michael B.

5 years ago

First timer here and it was a great experience! They were clearly very busy but the team worked so well together we barely even felt any kind of wait. Someone greeted us, another brought our food, another dropped our check. Great to see the team working so well together!!! And the food was soooo good! read more

Harry B.

5 years ago

Been here a few times but today was especially very busy and it was still great! The poor manager up front was doing the work of 5 people and was still making sure his staff was taken care of and the guests were all happy. Always glad to see that! Barbacoa tacos were killer also! read more

Dee R.

5 years ago

Wow!! I saw some of the other reviews and gave it a shot anyway and those reviews couldn't be further from the truth!! Food was fab, servers very nice and attentive, such a cute little spot! This is our new go to!!!! read more

Paula P.

2 years ago

*The store that's located at 5411 W Montrose Ave. Chicago appears on my car's GPS, while the store located at 6601 W Irving Park Rd Chicago IL 60634 does not.* *Can you please fix the problem?* read more

Sam S.

5 years ago

The Floridian French toast was amazing. Whatever you put on to give it that crunch just takes it over the top! I'll be back for that for sure!! Kim was my server and she was so nice!! read more

Elvie J.

4 years ago

I'm trying this restaurant for the first time!!! I've heard rave reviews from my friends and family -? I will send my complete review later this afternoon after my home delivery! read more

Josh L.

5 years ago

Greta great great service from Olivia! Restaurant was very busy but she was so concerned that we were taken care of and had everything we needed. Keep up the great work!! read more

terry r.

4 years ago

The atmosphere and food were very good though it was a long wait for our order. I liked we were able to check in by phone so our wait for a table was not very long. read more

Deryl J.

184

6 years ago

Good options for breakfast, ingredients used seem of good quality and fresh. The juices and avocado toast are great. A good place for some kinda healthy breakfast read more

Ms M.

5 years ago

Awesome!! Friendly, clean, great food! Don't believe the pompous, entitled people who left the 'negative' reviews, this place is so good!

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